by Carolyn | Sep 19, 2017 | Outpatient Services, Working in Recovery
Mary Callahan, Senior Manager, Director of Outpatient Services at Odyssey House, was honored as the recipient of the 2017 Eileen Pencer Women’s Leadership Award at the Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Provider of NYS (ASAP) Annual Conference. The award recognizes...
by Carolyn | Sep 13, 2017 | community, events, recovery month, Run for Your Life
In the midst of a devastating opioid epidemic, we need more than ever to shine a light on recovery. On September 9, 2017, we brought together present and former clients, staff members, friends and supporters for our signature event, the 12th Annual Run for Your Life...
by Carolyn | Sep 11, 2017 | addiction, Bronx, community, Opioid epidemic, Outpatient Services, recovery
On August 31st, as part of International Opioid Overdose Awareness Day, our Recovery Community and Outreach Center (RCOC) held free overdose reversal training for community members in the Bronx. The RCOC staff instructed more than two dozen people in how to recognize...
by Carolyn | Sep 7, 2017 | Bronx, Family Center, GRCR, in the news, Opioid epidemic, recovery, treatment
“In New York State, we believe in people. Nobody is a lost cause. Everyone is worth saving.” And with that, NYS Lieutenant Kathleen Hochul officially opened the George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery, and affirmed the State’s commitment to supporting the men and women...
by Carolyn | Sep 6, 2017 | Family Center, GRCR, in the news, Opioid epidemic, programs
By Glenn Blain New York Daily News ALBANY — State efforts to combat heroin and opioid addiction got a boost Wednesday with the opening of a $25.6 million residential treatment center on Wards Island. Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul formally cut the ribbon on the 231-bed...
